Title/Name/Summary
14439 First Avenue Accessory Structure - COA
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
14439 First Avenue - 2012-0046
Petitioner
Mr. John Lawler
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct a two-story 1,232 square foot accessory structure at the northeast corner of the property. The petition includes a swimming pool that will locate between the proposed structure and the principal residence.
Requested Actions: Site Plan, Appearance Review, Certificate of Appropriateness
Project Attributes
Address: 14439 First Avenue
Size: 18,750 square feet
Comprehensive Land Designation: Low Intensity Population
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The proposed accessory structure is considered a detached garage per the Land Development Code, which does provide a limit to the number of detached garages in the Old Orland Historic District if the lot size allows it. However, its actual use will function more as a pool house and personal office versus a place to store an automobile. The pool house will contain the proposed swimming pool’s mechanical and other equipment as well as provide additional storage and multi-use space typical of detached garages.
The recommendation motion includes the following conditions:
1) That the petitioner completes the lot consolidation process prior to constructing the proposed improvements.
2) That the petitioner screens all mechanical equipment at grade level with landscaping.
3) That the petitioner changes the bathroom window to match Code appropriate windows.
The proposed improvements are compatible with the general area of the Old Orland Historic District, the Historic District’s vision and the Comprehensive Plan. The setting retains the pedestrian feel of the area and is in keeping with the quaint public realm experience that the District seeks.
Additional details about the project are discussed in the Historic Preservation Review Commission report, which is attached fo...
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